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More about Marina von Koenig

I am an Haute Couture aficionado. While working full-time as a communication expert, I turned my love for fashion and dressmaking into an all-consuming hobby. Every day I am trying to learn a new technique and apply it to a new project. Follow me on my blog as I am learning couture sewing techniques. I must admit, it's a bumpy road.

Decorative Ornaments Using Walnut Shells

BurdaStyle is a DIY fashion and sewing community. Our aim is to bring the craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, hobbyists, DIY'ers, and inspire fashion enthusiasts. We offer downloadable PDF sewing patterns, project ideas, tutorials and a community passionate about fashion. Press coverage on BurdaStyle can be found here.